Michael C. Mason6004 Pin Oak Drive, McKinney, TX 75070 Mikecmason@gmail.com (469) 667-7147

Management Consultant

Impactful Management Consultant with exceptional foundation in strategic, operational, and financial leadership. Outstanding in all aspects of strategic planning and operational implementation, financial planning and analysis, business transformation, performance leadership, project management, client relationship management, and communication / interpersonal skills. Uniquely skilled at building cross-functional relationships to achieve strategic objectives.

• Operational Implementation • Revenue Enhancement / Cost Reduction • Project Management

• Organizational Development • Process & Operations Improvement • Change Management

• Mergers & Acquisitions • Strategic & Financial Planning • Lean Six Sigma

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

RENOIR CONSULTING, London, UK (2014 – Present)Management ConsultantBROOKS INTERNATIONAL, Palm Beach, Florida (2012 - 2013)Consulting Project ManagerPRGX Global Inc., Dallas, Texas (2011 – 2012)Senior Management ConsultantACCRETIVE SOLUTIONS, Dallas, Texas (2009 – 2011)Senior Management ConsultantLed multiple teams in financial, operational, and strategic client advisory and implementation projects. Industries served include telecommunications, life insurance, broadcast and print media, B2B and B2C software, energy services, construction, restaurants, consumer services, durable medical equipment, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Designed and implemented operational improvement initiatives including demand planning, inventory management, financial performance and controls, cash forecasting, and cost analysis for a large telecommunications construction client.

Led multiple aspects of client implementation team for an international oil and gas drilling company. Project focus was on operational efficiency through improved systematic management practices in Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.

Led design and implementation of supply chain, inventory management, and manufacturing cost accounting system for pre-revenue pharmaceutical manufacturing company.

Designed and implemented inventory management and accounting processes and organization for a high growth durable medical equipment manufacturer.

Assessed and advised large life insurance client on customer service demand planning, organizational structure, work assignment, and workflow processes.

Led planning and implementation of a shared services center for a $4 billion print and broadcast media client. Shared services included Accounting, Payroll, AP, and AR.

Designed and implemented planning, forecasting, and performance measurement processes and tools for a private equity restaurant acquisition.

Led valuation and due diligence for an acquisition-intensive consumer packaged goods company.

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KING AEROSPACE INCORPORATED, Dallas, Texas (2008 - 2009)King Aerospace Incorporated is a $75 million provider of corporate, and military aerospace services. Services include special-mission military aircraft modification and maintenance / logistics.

Chief Financial Officer and TreasurerReporting to CEO and Chairman, led team of 14 in all aspects of finance, accounting, treasury, and IT.Led strategic planning process, improved business processes, and developed innovative analytics. Strategic Planning – Led strategic planning process to guide KAI through severe industry downturn. ERP Implementation – Led team in evaluation, selection, and implementation of new ERP system.

CARLSON RESTAURANTS WORLDWIDE, Carrollton, Texas (2007 - 2008)Carlson Restaurants Worldwide is a $3 billion owner and franchiser of over 1,000 restaurants worldwide.

Senior Director, Financial Planning and AnalysisReporting to CFO, led team of 18 in long-term and annual planning and analysis, general accounting, and treasury functions. Rebuilt organization, improved processes, and developed innovative analytics. Strategic Planning – Led strategic planning process, partnering with McKinsey consultants. Developed

methodology for ensuring effective implementation of strategic initiatives. Financial Planning and Analysis – Led all aspects of FP&A, building both the organization and processes. Finance Transformation – Led Finance and Accounting functions in ERP upgrade to Oracle 11i and

associated performance management applications.

AMERICAN RUBBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Jacksonville, FL (2004 - 2007)American Rubber Technologies (ART) is a $50 million manufacturer of branded lawn and garden products.

Chief Executive Officer / Chief Financial OfficerReporting to Board of Directors, led ART to unprecedented growth and its first two years of profitability. Rebuilt organization following Board realignment and expanded geographic reach to 22 states. Strategic Change – Grew 90% by realigning ART’s product and distribution strategy and geographic reach. Capacity Expansion - Built second manufacturing facility using the proceeds of a secondary stock offering.

THOMAS NELSON PUBLISHERS, INC., Nashville, TN (2001 - 2004)Thomas Nelson is the eighth largest book publisher in the nation, and is traded on the NYSE.

Vice President, Financial and Strategic AnalysisReporting to the CEO and Chairman, led corporate strategy process, analyzed multiple facets of the overall business, developed and drove implementation of business process improvements. Strategic Analysis - Developed channel- and customer-specific profitability analyses, resulting in the closing of

2 unprofitable channels and the divestiture of unprofitable customers to distributors.

PEPSICO/FRITO-LAY, INC., Plano TX / Atlanta GA (1996 - 2001)Reporting to Region Vice President, directed all regional aspects of corporate finance for $500 million region. Had complete P&L ownership and general ledger accountability.

Region Finance Director Financial Leadership – Drove 8% top line CAGR and 10% EBITDA CAGR by developing operational and

sales promotion strategies to optimize product mix, full revenue/promoted sales mix, and brand growth.

AMERICAN AIRLINES / SABRE HOLDINGS, Dallas TX (1988 - 1996)Reporting to Sabre’s CFO, led financial planning and analysis for the world’s largest travel transaction processing system.

Sr. Manager – Corporate Development Merger Leadership - Led valuation and due diligence processes for two airline-related mergers. IPO Leadership - Led valuation modeling and numerous processes during the initial stages of Sabre’s IPO.

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OTHER EXPERIENCE:

LOCKHEED MISSILES AND SPACE COMPANY

Senior Aerospace Engineer, Tomahawk Cruise Missile Program

BOEING AEROSPACE COMPANY

Experimental Flight Test Engineer, 757 and 767 Certification Programs

Thought Leader, Lecturer, and WriterSought after writer and lecturer on topics of Financial Planning and Analysis, and Strategic Planning. Currently under contract with The Association of Finance Professionals (AFP) to write and teach curriculum for professional certification in Financial Planning and Analysis. Keynote speaker at Financial Planning and Forecasting Innovation Summit in February, 2011 and AFPs Annual Conferences in 2010, 2011, and 2012.

PUBLICATIONS:

Michael C. Mason: “Financial Planning and Analysis – Fundamentals and Best Practices”Wrote and taught a series of 4 hour seminars for The Association of Finance Professionals (2010 - 2012)

Michael C. Mason: “Corporate Planning – An Integrated Approach”The Journal of The Association of Finance Professionals (2012)

Michael C. Mason: “The Rolling Forecast – Planning for Continuous Value Creation”The Journal of The Association of Finance Professionals (2011)

EDUCATION:MBA - Finance The University of Texas at AustinBS - Mechanical Engineering Rice University, Houston Texas